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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,231.41, 55,519.95 and 22,327.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,231.41, 55,519.95 and 22,327.57 is: 30,812.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,231.41 : 55,519.95 = 22,327.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,231.41/55,519.95 = 22,327.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,231.41x = 55,519.95 × 22,327.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,231.41x = 1,239,625,570.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,625,570.02/40,231.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,812.38

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